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Snoop Dogg Pays Tribute To 'True Legend' Nate Dogg

March 16, 2011
Snoop Dogg Pays Tribute To 'True Legend' Nate DoggSnoop Dogg has paid tribute to Nate Dogg, who has died at the age of 41.

The rapper – real name Nathaniel D. Hale – died on Tuesday (March 15). A cause of death is not yet known.

Snoop Dogg, who worked with Nate Dogg on a number of collaborations, reacted to the rapper's death on Twitter.

He wrote: “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met.”

Snoop Dogg said he “loved” the rapper and would “miss” him, but was “so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven”.

He added: “RIP Nate Dogg.”

Nate Dogg had been battling health issues since suffering two major strokes: a first in 2007 followed by another in 2008.

Born in Long Beach, California, the rapper exploded onto the hip-hop scene with his appearance alongside Warren G on 1994's 'Regulate'.

(by Jason Gregory)



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